DESCRIPTION:
The Planning Department advises the Mayor, Planning Commission, and County Council on planning and land use matters for the County of Kauai. The Department is also responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances as well as the County’s planning program, which consists of long range and regulatory policy documents like the General Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members from the public that are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The Planning Commission meets twice a month to hold public hearings on zoning and land use permits and applications, as well as render decisions on these matters.

General Plan:
The Kauai General Plan is a direction-setting policy document that is intended to serve as a guide to help plan and improve the physical environment and quality of life for the people of Kauai, and to address the overall development of the island. This document also states the County’s vision for Kauai and establishes the strategies to help achieve that vision.

Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance:
The purpose of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) is to provide regulations and standards for land development and the construction of buildings and other structures in the County of Kauai. The regulations and standards prescribed in the CZO are intended to regulate development to ensure its compatibility with the overall character of the island. (The link above will take you to the Kauai Board of Realtors' CZO page. Users should confirm the accuracy of the information with the hardcopy ordinances published according to law. Copies of individual ordinances are available from the County Clerk's Office, phone (808) 241-4188.)   http://www.kauai.gov/planning/CZO 

Transient Vacation Rentals (TVR):
Kauai County Ordinance 864, which was signed into law on March 7, 2008, provides new regulations for TVR's. The ordinance regulates both single-family and multi-family TVR's within the various zoning districts.
To download TVR forms and to view the TVR log and a list of frequently asked questions, please go to the Transient Vacation Rentals page.

 Contact the Planning Department:
Phone:   (808) 241-4050

Fax:         (808) 241-6699
Bookmark This Page: http://www.kauai.gov/planning